U-M dismisses offensive coordinator

7:34 PM,
Jan. 8, 2014

Al Borges was dismissed Wednesday as the offensive coordinator for Michigan.

Written by

Mark Snyder
Gannett Michigan

After a 7-6 season, the Michigan football program was left with few excuses, only disappointing results.

So U-M coach Brady Hoke made a dramatic move on Wednesday, firing offensive coordinator Al Borges with one year remaining on his contract.

"Decisions like these are never easy," Hoke said in a released statement. "I have a great amount of respect for Al as a football coach and, more importantly, as a person. I appreciate everything he has done for Michigan Football for the past three seasons." ...